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    peduncle
    /pɪˈdʌŋkl/

    noun

    • 1. the stalk bearing a flower or fruit, or the main stalk of an inflorescence.

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of peduncle in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    Peduncle is a medical term for a connecting part shaped like a stem, especially the bundles of nerves connecting parts of the brain. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of peduncle with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  4. byjus.com › biology › difference-between-pedicle-andDifference between Pedicel and Peduncle - BYJU'S

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    • Difference Between Pedicel and Peduncle

    The pedicel is a stalk or stem that supports a single flower. It connects the single flower to the inflorescence. It is usually seen in pedicellate flowers (e.g., Rose). The flowers without pedicels are called sessile flowers (e.g., Sunflower). Here, the flower arises directly from the stem.

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    The peduncle is the main stalk that supports a solitary flower or an inflorescence. Later, it also supports the fruit. This main stalk or stem arises from the main stem and holds several pedicels. The peduncle can sometimes have bracts or leaf modifications at its nodes.

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    Also Read: 1. Types of inflorescence 2. Cymose inflorescence 3. Racemose inflorescence Keep exploring BYJU’S Biologyfor more exciting topics.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › pedunclePEDUNCLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Peduncle is a medical term for a connecting part shaped like a stem, especially the bundles of nerves connecting parts of the brain. Learn how to use this word in sentences and find translations in different languages.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pedunclePeduncle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A peduncle is a stalk that supports a flower cluster, a fructification, or a tumor. Learn more about the word history, examples, and related terms of peduncle from Merriam-Webster.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › pedunclePEDUNCLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Peduncle is a noun that means a stalk or a stem that supports a flower, a fruit, an animal organ, or a brain structure. Learn more about its meaning, usage, and origin from Dictionary.com.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › pedunclePeduncle - definition of peduncle by The Free Dictionary

    Peduncle is a stalklike structure that supports a flower, a mushroom, an animal organ, or a brain part. Learn the botanical, zoological, anatomical, and medical meanings of peduncle with synonyms and translations.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › pedunclePEDUNCLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Peduncle is a noun that means the stalk of a plant or animal bearing a flower, inflorescence, or tumor. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of peduncle with examples from Collins English Dictionary.